2017 Australia
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Hewitson,
Ready, but will improve,
Eden Valley is recognised as one of the world’s great Riesling regions. The wine comes from a single vineyard whose specific topography and mineral profile provide ideal conditions for Riesling. Gun Metal describes the grey-coloured stone amongst the vineyard while symbolizing the steely minerality of the wine. The nose is evocative of honey and jasmine aromas, with nuances of fresh pears and allspice. Light and refreshing on the palate, wit honeyed fruit and baked apple flavors.
Ready, but will improve,
A personal favourite of mine and the Riesling that opened my eyes to this wonderful grape, it would be easy to get misty eyed and assume this is great. Thankfully, the 2017 lives up to its billing and might be one of the best wines Jeff Grosset has ever made. Taut with vibrant citrus, especially the lime lead character that Clare is famous for, this is ultra-steely and mineral, seeming to go on forever. Sensational stuff. This will benefit from 5 or 6 years in the cellar to open up. Sign me up for at least a case! Drink 2022 to 2030+.
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager
Penfolds,
For laying down,
The Shiraz for this is sourced from the North West Barossa floor. The wine spends 12 months in wood, using both American and French oak. This is very rich, with black fruit, forest floor and lovely gamey notes. The oak is apparent here but not overdone. A little time in bottle should help it integrate nicely. Drink 2021-2026.
Mike Jordan, Private Account Manager
Mike Jordan, Private Account Manager
Penfolds,
Ready, but will improve,
The RWT Bin 798 is comprised of single-region grapes from the Barossa Valley, chosen specifically for its unique and aromatic character. Spiced plum, cardamom, cedar and a zesty blood-orange freshness wisp their way from the glass. A polished mix of blueberry and blackberry fruit glide across the palate, supported by ripe tannins and great precision. This is far from over-extracted and displays great balance and fantastic length. Drink 2021-2038.
Dominic Goddard-John, Private Account Manager
Dominic Goddard-John, Private Account Manager
Penfolds,
For laying down,
Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro gives Bin 138 it’s notable Southern Rhône roots. One of the more approachable young wines in Penfolds’ annual release. Bold fruit notes lead into leather, cracked pepper and balsamic, making for a savoury wine that cries out for summer barbecues. The wine’s balance makes it wonderfully quaffable, even in youth. Drink 2020-2028.
Paul Keating, Private Account Manager
Paul Keating, Private Account Manager
Ready, but will improve,
Almost translucent in the glass, the nose reveals a delicate floral bouquet of elderflower and white rose petals, complemented by a soft white peach character. The palate is pleasingly balanced with a slightly rounded texture, a lemon tinged acidity running neatly through it, carrying flavours of greengage and orange zest throughout. A light styled Riesling which is crisp and clean, and rather moreish on the long finish. Attractive for drinking in its youth yet will offer enjoyment over the coming 5-7 years; drink from 2018 – 2025.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Penfolds,
For laying down,
A very elegant wine from Penfolds’ home vineyard. Deep and complex notes of vanilla and dark, spicy fruit are present on the nose. This is rich and creamy on the palate with black and red berry fruit, supplemented by nuances of spicy vanilla oak and leather. Ripe, deep and long on the finish, this promises a great future and will need a few years to show its best. Drink 2022-2040+.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
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Sophisticated Chardonnay combining refinement, generous flavours and drinkability. Aged in 50% new and 50% seasoned oak, providing the texture, weight along with subtle toasty oak characters. A beautifully pitched white with pear and white stone fruit on the nose, not overtly ripe, it’s understated and fine. Lively acidity energises the palate and so although there’s plenty of weight here, it’s light on it’s feet throughout. Generous length, rolls on and on. Will appeal to both New World and Burgundy Chardonnay lovers. Drink 2019-2024+
Martyn Rolph, Private Account Sales Manager
Orange blossom, white peach and hints of almond are combined with complex toasty oak aroma’s to deliver a bouquet of depth and intrigue.
Beautifully luscious, full bodied and creamy, the aromas on the nose follow through to the palate with opulent white peach, grapefruit and lemon myrtle blending with fine acidity and well-integrated oak. This is a wine of structure and elegance and will develop gracefully as it ages
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